RARE BRONZE PLUMMET. S.XVI

Description:
- Plumb bob Construction of the second half of the 16th century, with solid bronze weight and without conserving the nut.
- The body of the weight is cone-shaped, 9.4 cm. high and 4.7 cm. in diameter, with a fixed head.
- Due to its characteristics it could be earlier, but we are more inclined towards the second half of the 16th century. It is a rare and high quality plumb bob.
- The body of the plumb bob has a ring at the equator of the dial, which gives it great aesthetic appeal.
- The bronze has a very good composition, retaining a natural lustre.
- No distinctive markings, marks or contrasts have been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker"s details, or any other information.
- The plumb bob was probably made in southern Europe.

Conservation and Damage:
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, although the weight has many, but very minor knocks and scratches.
- The quality of the bronze casting and the execution of the plumb bob is very good.
- It has been decided not to remove the remains of the lime mortar, because, being very integrated in the Pesa, it would spoil the very special and singular patina it has.
- A very good and beautiful patina has been preserved throughout the plumb bob.
- The Plumb bob shows the wear and tear of it's age.

Comments:
- Both the Measurements and the Weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.